Hedgehogs Features and Characteristics They could not see properly which is why they rely on other senses like hearing, touch, and smell. However, hedgehogs are distinguishable by their blunt spines that serve as a protection against potential predators. Hedgehogs often roll up into a tight ball to protect themselves. As they feel threatened, they make…
Evolution and Systematics Though bears family do not form large number of species or genera they have nevertheless long been the subject of debate when it comes to classification. One such example is that in the years gone by systematists have placed Giant Panda in the subfamily of Ursidae. Other bears including sloth bear, polar…
Evolution and Systematics Perhaps the oldest of all the family of dolphins and whales is Physeteridae dating back to 30 million years ago. They possess many characteristics of a toothed whale (odontocete) precisely due to the fact that both families co-existed previously. Unlike few characteristics which are primitive there are some that are highly adapted.…
Many different types of deserts exist in different parts of the world. Some are mountainous and rocky while others are pebbly or full of sand dunes. Some become baking hot under the sun whereas others are bitterly cold but there is one thing common about all of them and that is the hostile conditions which prevail…
Today we talk about the incredible and unique creature of nature – The Armadillos and their diet plan. Well! We all know that the energy requirements of a body are fulfilled through what we intake as food and so the fact prevails that the world goes round food. But before we check out the dietary…
If we wish to list the most ferocious organisms on this earth, missing out crocodiles would rather be a blunder. Crocodiles are large aquatic tetrapods who could be crowned as the most aggressive creature surviving till date. Let us see how dangerous they really are and reveal some unknown facts about the various different types…
There is nothing confidential about the fact that monkeys and humans have 98% similar DNA. The worlds at large recognize them and love their child like activities at zoos. So in order to get you acquainted with this mazing animals here are some facts about monkeys for kids that you will love to know and…
The seahorse is conventionally one of the most mysterious, beautiful and instantly recognizable marine creatures on earth. After much debate over years scientist finally settled for the fact that the seahorses are fish. We have gathered sea horse facts for kids to introduce this amazing fish to the kids. It is a masterpiece of nature known…
Extinction is when an animal species no longer lives on the Earth. Extinction is nothing new, but what is new are some of the reasons the Earth is now losing more animals, at a faster rate than it is believed ever before in Earth’s history. Animals in Danger of Extinction – The Causes The famous…
While animals are admired for their unique disposition and significant ecological role, there are many who are endangered of becoming extinct. Some animals just naturally die off as their environment changes, but humans are the cause of so many changes taking place in the natural world. Let’s find out what are the real causes of…
Hyenas have always been skillful hunters and they can simply pull down large animals as antelopes or wildebeests. They are not choosy as they will consume almost anything ranges from birds, lizards, insects, to snakes. Hyenas also feed on zebras and gazelles. Hyenas exist in large numbers which is why they often outrun their competitors…
Let’s discover some of the amazing types of lizards around the world. Different Types of Lizards Common Collared Lizard The common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is a North American species and it attains a length of 30 cm including tail. Its striking appearance is marked by beautiful colors wrapping around its chest and goes to…
Turtles (Testudines) are reptiles that belong to the order of Testudines and they recognized by their obvious cartilaginous shell. More than 285 turtle species are found in the tropical and cool-temperate habitats all throughout the world. They cover diverse habitats ranging from freshwater to saltwater territories with the size ranges from small to giant. The…
The largest owl in the owl family, eagle owl (Bubo bubo) belongs to the family of Strigidae and the order Strigiformes. The eagle owl is one of the least understood among nocturnal birds and has been the victim of ignorance for years. It has lost the major part of its range probably due to destruction…
A bird famous for its magnificent and soothing voice, blackbird mesmerizes its listeners through singing in the forest. As the name suggests, blackbird is completely black together with yellow beak gives a unique look. So let’s read some of the interesting blackbird facts for kids. Blackbird Facts For Kids The white blackbirds are known as…
Though there are many subspecies of wolf but generally there are three types of wolves namely red wolf, gray wolf and Ethiopian wolf. Let’s study each of these three types of wolves in detail. Three Types Of Wolves Red Wolf Facts For Kids | Facts About Red Wolf Red wolf belongs to the dog family…
Isn’t the name “balloon fish” sound funny? Yes indeed. Even though it has a balloon in its name but it doesn’t mean that it looks like a balloon all the time. Having big and protruded eyes, the fish has an angular topmost section. Typically, the scales or big spines lie down efficiently on its body.…
What Is A Bird ? Anything that falls under the group of Aves is called a bird. Characteristics Of A Bird A bird: is warm-blooded; has two feet (also known as bipedal); has its body wrapped up in feathers; has light bones that are extremely helpful for its flight; has two wings; has a beak or bill…
Within a span of just twenty five years from the year when it was revealed, the golden toad faded away in 1989. Nobody knows precisely what happened to this animal for it simply died out quite weirdly. However, there are various speculations in this regard according to which perhaps any unusual climate may have impacted…
Get ready for the most exciting facts about where do crocodiles live in the wild and how they are widely distributed. Crocodile (Crocodylinae) is a large reptile that speaks high of its furious and uncompromising nature when it comes to potential predators. They occupy a wide range of habitats and have cosmopolitan distribution throughout Africa,…
Hyenas (Hyaenidae) are doglike medium-sized carnivores which have massive skulls and obvious sagittal crest for attachment of extremely dominant jaws; the blunt premolars along with 32 – 34 robust teeth specialized for cracking bones. Three of the hyena species are known to us: the Brown hyena (Paralnyaena brunnea), the Spotted or laughing hyena (Crocuta crocuta)…